2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | Boxster | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
